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About the Course

"How do they know that?" Modern astronomy has made some astonishing discoveries - how stars burn and how black holes form; galaxies from the edge of the universe and killer rocks right next door; where the elements come from and how the expanding universe is accelerating. But how do we know all that? The truth is that astronomy would be impossible without technology, and every advance in astronomy is really an advance in technology. But the technology by itself is not enough. We have to apply it critically with a knowledge of physics to unlock the secrets of the Universe. Each week we will cover a different aspect of Astronomical technology, matching each piece of technology to a highlight science result. We will explain how the technology works, how it has allowed us to collect astronomical data, and, with some basic physics, how we interpret the data to make scientific discoveries. The class will consist of video lectures, weekly quizzes, and discussion forums. Each week there will be five videos, totalling approximately 40 minutes. They will be in a regular pattern - a short introduction, an example science story, an explanation of the key technology area, a look at how the technology is used in practice, and finally a look at what the future may hold....

Top reviews

EM

Jun 7, 2020

After completing the course, I was able to understand better some concepts in astronomy such as dark matter and dark energy as well as the technologies that helped uncover more truths in our universe.

BJ

Sep 22, 2020

The course was amazing especially when the instructor was explaining by using experiment instruments above all the way the instructors has taught me has completely made me understand the concepts.

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By paul c

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Oct 15, 2022

really enjoyed this, would like more

By Arkabrata G

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Sep 22, 2020

it was an amazing experience to learn

By Alexandre B

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Mar 18, 2019

Very nice and very interesting.

Thanks

By Mohammed M

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Nov 20, 2019

They made it so easy to complete.!

By Sharan S M

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May 13, 2017

This was a really good course.

By Theeranan P

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Nov 2, 2020

Thank you everyone

Congrats!!!

By Renato T

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Jul 24, 2020

Excellent! I really enjoyed.

By Sangeetha T

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Jun 24, 2020

The course was really great.

By ANTO J D

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Jun 26, 2020

Great course for beginners.

By Geoff W

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Jul 5, 2021

Brilliant and challenging

By Viduranga L

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Nov 7, 2020

A great course! Thank You

By umesh k

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Jun 6, 2020

Nice course for beginners

By Manas S

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Nov 30, 2019

Great learning experience

By Kris B

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Aug 31, 2022

Well done in every way!!

By Zorion R

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Nov 21, 2019

Excellent course

well don

By ravindu g

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Jun 15, 2023

this is good to like us

By dileep v

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Jun 2, 2020

Very interesting course

By Deleted A

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May 22, 2020

crisp clear and clean!

By alvaro m

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Aug 27, 2020

Fanstastic experience

By Winston A W

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Jun 27, 2020

Excellent, thank you.

By Kath V

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May 6, 2021

Excellent course!!!

By paneri p

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Apr 9, 2017

amazing course.....

By Christopher C

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Jul 11, 2018

Outstanding course

By divyanshu t

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Aug 2, 2020

Excellent Course.

By José F Q V

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Jan 15, 2018

Excellent course.